Volunteer at YCHS

Docent:

Greet the public

Protect the exhibits

Provide security in the Museum

Processing of Artifacts:

Accessioning

Cataloging

Preservation

 

 

Education Programs:

Pioneer Days

Travelling Wagon Program

Curriculum development

Events:

Planning for events

Set up and clean up for events, staffing booths, etc.

Library / Archive / Research:

Assist patrons with research questions, filing and special research projects for exhibits work

Maintenance:

Keep the displays and exhibits in the Museum clean and in good repair

Assist with after event clean up and other duties relating to the upkeep of the Museum

Administration:

Data entry, correspondence, filing, etc.

Marketing:

Photography

Content development for brochures, website, and newsletter

Promotional material for special events

Public speaking duties

Restoration:

Requires special technical knowledge to work on agriculture and other equipment belonging to the Society’s Permanent Collection.

Additional opportunities:

Board of Directors:

The Society seeks to always have a pool of potential candidates from which to choose new directors

Become a YCHS Volunteer

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please submit the application below to our Volunteer Coordinator.

You may also print an application by clicking here and submit it via mail at Yamhill County Historical Society 11275 SW Durham Ln. McMinnville, OR 97128. or visit us during our open hours.

If you have questions, please call 503.472.2842.